Korea Front Row 
Dragging a large suitcase through Seoul may cost nothing, but that does not always make it the cheapest choice for your trip. If you have hours between hotel checkout and an evening flight, are taking a short side trip from Seoul, or simply want to explore without luggage, you generally have three choices: carry your … 더 읽기
Landing at Incheon International Airport late at night creates a different transportation problem from arriving during the day. The AREX may no longer fit your schedule. Regular airport buses become less frequent. Seoul’s subway system may be approaching the end of service. And a taxi that looks expensive for one traveler can suddenly become reasonable … 더 읽기
For years, the classic Seoul picnic formula was easy to recognize: fried chicken, beer and perhaps a bowl of ramyeon beside the Han River. Now there is a new addition to the picnic mat. Young Koreans are picking up freshly sliced raw fish from seafood markets — especially Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market — and taking … 더 읽기
Buddhism may be one of Korea’s oldest religious traditions, but some of its newest fans are discovering it through surprisingly modern channels: meme-covered T-shirts, meditation classes, pop-up stores, electronic music, temple merchandise and even viral keyrings that make the sound of a moktak, a wooden percussion instrument used in Buddhist practice. In Korea, this cultural … 더 읽기
Jeju Island is one of the places in South Korea where your transportation choice can change the entire trip. Unlike Seoul, Jeju has no subway or passenger rail network connecting its major attractions. Travelers generally choose between a rental car, public buses, taxis, or a combination of them. So, do you actually need a car … 더 읽기
Hotel or Airbnb-style stay in Seoul? Compare final cost, location, luggage, laundry, cancellation flexibility and stay length before choosing your accommodation.
KTX or express bus from Seoul to Busan? Compare ticket cost, travel time, station location, luggage convenience and total door-to-door time before booking.
Airport exchange, ATM or a Seoul money changer? Compare fees, DCC, convenience and the final Korean won you receive before choosing where to exchange money.
Use an ATM in Korea with a foreign card more confidently. Understand Global ATMs, withdrawal fees, DCC, limits and what to do if your card is rejected.
Planning to shop at a Korean pharmacy? Learn what tourists can find, how pharmacy products differ from cosmetics and supplements, and what to check before buying.